ELDRED P FUCHS
USDOT 263132 • DBA: FUCHS TRUCKING • 624 6TH AVE NE, LONG PRAIRIE, MN, 56347
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN299752 | ON FILE | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN029203 | ON FILE | Feb 24, 2010 | Mar 31, 2011 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5879891 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2017 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0006396 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2012 | Feb 24, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN029203 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2010 | Feb 24, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP15709A | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2003 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP15709A | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2003 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TC335679 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2001 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC335679 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2001 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP2963 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 15, 1987 | Jan 10, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP2963 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 15, 1987 | Jan 10, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP2963 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 1987 | Dec 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN299752 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2024 | Feb 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5879891 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0006396 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN029203 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2012 | Feb 24, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN029203 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP15709A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2006 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP15709A | CARGO | Sep 11, 2006 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TC335679 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TC335679 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP2963 | CARGO | Jan 10, 2002 | Jan 10, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP2963 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2002 | Jan 10, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP2963 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-188988 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-188988 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC188988 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2024 |
| MC188988 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2024 |
| MC188988 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC188988 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC188988 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC188988 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 25, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC188988 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 25, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC188988 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2002 |
| MC188988 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC188988 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC188988 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC188988 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 1987 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 2006 |
| MC188988 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 1986 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87197096 | MOORHEAD MN | MN | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86870725 | HUDSON WI | WI | Level 1 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 85719499 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84889502 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 2 | HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84234987 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 2 | HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 83522949 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82894823 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 3 | HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 82140328 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.78(a) | No |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 81158484 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 3 | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | No |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80392341 | DEVILS LAKE SCALE | ND | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MELROSE | Kraft Dr | ...560404 | ELDRED P FUCHS JR |
| Sep 8, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARNESVILLE | ISTH 94 | ...176468 | ELDRED P FUCHS JR |
| Sep 17, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRANDON | ISTH 94 | ...560404 | ELDRED P FUCHS JR |
| Oct 3, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2016 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2000 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 1999 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 1998 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 1998 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 1995 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 1993 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 1992 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 1992 | CA | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 1992 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 1991 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events